Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Immigration Law)

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); Remote; USD 1,515,000 - 1,626,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Immigration Law) to teach PRL 188: Immigration Law for Spring Semester 2027. Classes run Tuesday evenings, with remote/on-line campus delivery and a 2.5 hour weekly commitment.

The role requires a JD and admission as a licensed attorney with at least two years of practice. The position emphasizes structured instruction, engagement with diverse learners, and adherence to DMACC policies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• 2 years’ experience in law practice as a licensed attorney.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi synchronous, virtual format via DMACC’s learning management system platform.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship-building

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Licensed attorney (2 years’ experience)

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Immigration Law)

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone [phone], fax [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR [e-mail].

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

Job Summary

Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to teach PRL 188: Immigration Law for Spring Semester 2027.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi synchronous, virtual format via DMACC’s learning management system platform. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• 2-years’ experience in law practice as a licensed attorney (must be a licensed attorney).
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching Experience.
• Experience working with and training paralegals.

Work Schedule

Tuesdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm, January 12 – May 4, 2027.

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Immigration Law)

Campus

Campus Remote/On-Line

Job Number

Job Number 27-ADJ41

Employment Date

Employment Date Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Nils Johnson at [e-mail].

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/14/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 11/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a Juris Doctor degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Indeed.com
  • TeachIowa.gov
  • HigherEdJobs
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Iowa Workforce Development
  • DMACC Website
  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other